Background
Silva, Richard James was born on August 18, 1939 in French Camp, California, United States. Son of George Faustine and Catherine (Cook) Silva.
Silva, Richard James was born on August 18, 1939 in French Camp, California, United States. Son of George Faustine and Catherine (Cook) Silva.
Bachelor, San Luis Rey College, 1963. Master in Social Welfare, University California, Berkeley, 1968. Master in Public Administration, Golden Gate University, 1976.
Social service program specialist Office Program Coordination and Review, San Francisco, 1977-1980. Day care program specialist Administration Children and Families, 1980-1982. Regional director Administration Development Disabilities, 1982-1986.
Deputy regional administrator Department of Health and Human Services Office Human Development Services, since 1986.
Vice president Diaconate Community of Oakland, 1984-1986. Chairman social justice committee Diocesan Pastoral Council, 1985-1986. Team leader budget panel United Way, San Francisco, 1975-1976.
Volunteer Traverer's Aid Society, San Francisco, 1972-1982. Board directors Jubilee West, Oakland, 1981. Member American Association Mental Deficiency, Amnesty International, Bread for the World.
Married Vona Lee Dunning, May 30, 1976. Children: Allegra Kyria, Pia Joelle.